Kevin McCarthy: America Needs Stronger Action to Combat Cartels and Secure Borders

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy joined Laura on a segment of The Ingraham Angle to discuss the worsening crisis at the southern border and the unchecked power of cartels. During their conversation, McCarthy emphasized the dangers posed by these criminal organizations and highlighted the urgent need for decisive action to protect American sovereignty.

McCarthy began by praising the effectiveness of former President Donald Trump’s leadership in handling border issues. He contrasted Trump’s decisive actions with the current administration’s failures. “When are they going to learn what President Trump says he means?” McCarthy asked. He then shared how the Colombian president recently offered his presidential plane to assist with deportations. “That is the strength of what President Trump was able to handle,” McCarthy said. According to him, such actions sent a clear global message: the U.S. will not tolerate being disrespected.

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In contrast, McCarthy criticized President Biden for dismantling systems meant to protect the border. “Joe Biden saying he needed the tools to protect the border—he’s the one that broke it,” McCarthy stated. He also called out Democrats for opposing the deportation of criminals. “The Democrats are complaining about rapists leaving that are illegal aliens sitting here,” McCarthy said, pointing to the absurdity of their stance.

The discussion shifted to the potential use of the U.S. military to address the crisis. Laura raised the point that most Americans would prefer military resources to be used domestically rather than in foreign conflicts. McCarthy agreed and underscored the cartels’ militaristic capabilities. “These cartels have weaponry like a military,” he noted. He described the Sinaloa cartel’s control over Arizona’s border crossings. “You cannot cross that border without paying them. They will pick you up and kill you. They will string you up. They burn individuals.”

McCarthy explained the tactics cartels use to avoid detection, including camouflage and makeshift tools like carpets on their shoes. He emphasized the global scale of the issue, noting that illegal immigrants from over 160 countries are being moved across the U.S.-Mexico border. “Wait till they start finding the individuals that came from China into America through here,” he warned, raising concerns about potential national security risks.

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The former Speaker stressed the necessity of military involvement. He argued that the U.S. must take a stronger stance against cartels, as Mexico’s government has failed to contain them. “Mexico can’t control their own cartels. They’re more powerful than their military,” McCarthy said. Using the military to enforce border security, he suggested, would send a strong message.

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In response to Laura’s question about solutions for dealing with hardened criminals who refuse to leave, McCarthy suggested utilizing Guantanamo Bay (Gitmo). He recalled how a Republican majority prevented former President Obama from closing the facility, which kept it available as a detention option. “This is the individuals that we should be sending people down there to,” McCarthy argued. He advocated for sending a clear message: America welcomes immigrants, but only through legal channels. “Don’t send the criminals into America because we’ll send them back,” McCarthy declared.

Throughout the segment, McCarthy emphasized the urgency of the border crisis and the need for leadership that prioritizes Americans’ safety. He warned of the growing power of cartels and the overwhelming strain illegal immigration places on the system. McCarthy urged policymakers to restore the rule of law and take action to protect the nation’s borders.

This conversation showcased McCarthy’s call for stronger, decisive measures to combat the border crisis. His vision centers on safeguarding American sovereignty while upholding the principles of legal immigration.

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